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Blood Sport

1973-12-05 · 73 min · ★ 7.9

Drama · TV Movie

A searing commentary on the "win at all costs" mentality of American high school sports. David Lee Birdsong is the smalltown quarterback hoping to escape with a college scholarship and a pro career. David's father is the overbearing taskmaster vicariously living through his son. The third side of the triangle is Coach Marshall, a hypercritical and cruel man who sees David as the key to his future success. David's lockstep commitment to his father and coach is altered when he witnesses a teammate die after a grueling practice.

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Directors
Jerrold Freedman
Production companies
20th Century Fox Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonDwayne Birdsong
Gary BuseyGary BuseyDavid Lee Birdsong
Larry HagmanLarry HagmanCoach Marshall
William LuckingWilliam LuckingDennis Birdsong
David DoyleDavid DoyleMr. Schmidt
Mimi MaynardMary Louise Schmidt
Peggy ReaPeggy ReaMrs. Birdsong
Craig Richard NelsonCraig Richard NelsonMichael Braun
Michael TalbottMichael TalbottBubba Montgomery
Val AveryVal AveryFrank Dorsdale
Jan ClaytonJan ClaytonBlanche Birdsong
Misty RoweMisty RoweHolly
William HansenWilliam HansenMr. Millsaps
Michael LembeckMichael LembeckReuben
Asher BraunerAsher BraunerC.C.
Lee DelanoLee DelanoBesco

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